Ronnie Drew.
Most people in Dublin have a Ronnie Drew story. They have met him, spoken to him, drank with him. Each story is individual.
For me, I met him many times.
He is know for saying things like "I know everyone in Ireland" and he would demonstrate this by...

I grew up with fond memories of his music, and him once explaining in an interview how his voice was like 'coal being pushed across the floor by a shovel' and always remembered that with laughter, as he possessed one of the most unique voices.
The bar close to me...